October 14, 2009

Loss of Independence in Patients Starting Dialysis at 80 Years of Age or Older

SJSarbjit V. JassalUniversity Health Network ECErnest S. ChiuNYU Langone Health MHMichelle HladunewichSunnybrook Health Science Centre

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The authors report a negative effect of initiation of dialysis on independent living by patients 80 years of age or older. The data show considerably higher rates of onset of disability after dialy...

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